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Google ‘Kung Fu’ Panda Penalized My Aggregator Website
Google unleashed its latest updates on search ranking algorithm code named “Panda” in 2011, then followed by Penguin in 2012. I had no idea what these two animals back then. All I had been thinking was how to convert this website, Moments Journal, into a news aggregator. So finally, by February 2013, I mustered some nerve to [...]
Olivia Culpo Wins Miss Universe 2012, and Janine Tugonon as 1st Runner up
Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon, was so close to grab the bacon. But Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, was quick enough to snap it out, leaving Tugonon to savor the First Runner up title. I seldom watch beauty pageant, but when I turned on the TV, my wife said, “Don’t change it!” Yep, it’s Miss Universe [...]
I’m Voting President Obama for the Second Time
Since I came to United States in 1996, I only voted once with Barack Obama on the very top of the ballot. Tonight is my second time to vote for him. The first time I voted for Mr. Obama was for a single reason —- Change. Back then the euphoria was high as the [...]
Philippine Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
The Philippine government has enacted Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 into a law under Republic Act No. 10175. The law, which was introduced by Senator Edgardo Angara and signed by President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III last September 12, took effect last week amid protests from Filipino Media and Netizens. The Netizens’ barrage of noise reverberated [...]
Seth Goldstein – Cross Country Runner Stops to Save Life
Seth Goldstein, a high school cross country runner, stopped in mid-race to save the life of a runner from other team. “I was feeling good,” Goldstein, 17, a senior at Cooper Yeshiva High in Memphis,Tenn., told the Memphis Commercial Appeal. “That’s when everything happened in front of me.” As he and a group [...]
President Ahmadinejad of Iran Delivered Speech at United Nation
Iran President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, delivered a speech before the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday. The event was the annual gathering of world leaders at United Nation. Albeit his speech was somewhat conciliatory compared to his previous speeches, he nevertheless lashed out at Israel, whose delegates were not present due to Yom Kippur holy day. He said, [...]
Jean Dujardin Wins Oscar For Best Actor
Jean Dujardin won the Oscar 2012 Best Actor for “The Artist”, along with Christopher Plummer in supporting role for “Beginners”. The Oscar night, as usual, has been packed with unforgettable fascinating moments – from hilarious Billy Crystal, tearful joy of Octavia Spencer to jubilant Jean Dujardin and the predictable win of Christopher Plummer. The 39-year old Durjardin who [...]
Marshmallow Cannon at White House Science Fair
President Obama helped Joey Hudy fired his invented Air Cannon across the State Dining Room in the White House. Hudy, the 14-year old scientist, showed his invention to Obama during the White House Science Fair. The president was intrigued and asked the boy if he can demonstrate it, which the boy gladly complied. Did [...]
“Happy Yipee Yehey” Finally Says Goodbye
Philippines – ABS-CBN TV2 has finally ended its show “Happy Yipee Yehey”, February 4, 2012. Rico Puno, one of the hosts, summed it up by saying, “Lahat ng shows ay may katapusan.” (All shows have an end.) Apparently, the show has not captured the hearts and minds of Filipinos particularly the unfortunate ones who are [...]
Romney Wins Florida and Now Back on Attacking Obama
Mitt Romney won the GOP Florida primary, and now he’s back on attacking Obama. At his victory speech, Romney did not talk much about the election nor the other candidates which he referred as ”serious and able competitors.” Instead, he talked something else, setting the tone back to what he had been doing in early primary — projecting himself [...]